MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Auburn University at Montgomery men's basketball team fought back from a 15-point deficit to give themselves a late game-tying look, but a three-point attempt from the right corner fell off the basket as the University of West Georgia held on for a 63-60 win over the Warhawks.

Guard Gilbert Croley tallied a new career-high for the Warhawks with 16 points to go along with four rebounds and four assists. Forward James Graham added 13 points, 10 rebounds, and five blocks. 

THE TIP-OFF

Score: AUM 60, UWG 63
Records: AUM 4-6 (3-4 GSC) | UWG 6-1 (6-0 GSC)
Series: AUM trails 10-1
Venue | City: Montgomery, Ala. | AUM Athletics Complex
Get Social: Twitter & Instagram - @AUMWarhawksMBB

HIGHLIGHTS

• The Wolves jumped out to a quick four-point advantage, but the Warhawks responded with a James Graham layup and a Sam Youngblood three-pointer to take a 15-14 lead at the first-half under-12 media timeout. 
• West Georgia answered, however, with a 21-5 run to the 5:39 mark of the first half.
• Gilbert Croley posted a driving basket late in the first half and knocked down the ensuing free throw to cap a three-point play and trim the Wolves' lead to 37-27 at halftime.
• AUM used an 11-6 burst to cut the lead to five, 43-38, with 14:26 to play.
• The Wolves responded with a run of baskets in the paint to push the lead back out to three possessions, but the Warhawks responded.
• The Warhawks rattled off 11 of the next 15 points in the game, capped by a Jalen Gaston jumper to pull within one, 61-60, with 1:39 left.
• Camron Donatlan hit a driving layup as UWG went up 63-60 and the Warhawks had a late look at a game-tying basket, but Youngblood's three-point try fell off the mark.

NOTABLES

• Croley earned his new career-high of 16 points knocking down seven of his eight field goal attempts. 
• AUM out-rebounded its opponent for the seventh time this season, as they held a 47-32 advantage on the glass.
• Graham posted his third double-digit rebound game of the season and his second double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
• Graham also added to his league-leading blocks tally as he totaled five rejections against the Wolves. Graham leads the GSC with 24 blocks and the Warhawks lead the GSC at 4.3 blocks per game.
• Donatlan posted 23 points to lead all scorers. Michael Zabetakis added 16 points and 10 rebounds.

UP NEXT

AUM hits the road for its final two games before the holiday break. The Warhawks travel to Tennessee to take on Christian Brothers University on Friday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. and Union University on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 4 p.m.

-#WeAreAUM-

For the latest on AUM athletics, find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.